Caroline Chisholm College vs Casimir Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 46 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm College
Glenmore Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,011 students · ICSEA 1054
Casimir Catholic College
Marrickville · Catholic high school · 7-12
827 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park NSW | Casimir Catholic College Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 539 | #119 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #490 of 1,472 | #304 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,011 | 827 |
| Girls / boys | 1,011 / 0 | 378 / 449 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.3 | 65.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Glenmore Park 2745 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Penrith | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cccglenmorepark.catholic.edu.au | casimirmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Casimir Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 61.1).
- •Caroline Chisholm College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Casimir Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm College is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 827.
- •Casimir Catholic College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 0%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caroline Chisholm College better than Casimir Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Casimir Catholic College ranks higher (69.0 vs 61.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caroline Chisholm College and Casimir Catholic College?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Glenmore Park and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Casimir Catholic College has 12.7.
How do Caroline Chisholm College and Casimir Catholic College rank in NSW?
Caroline Chisholm College is 196th of 539 and Casimir Catholic College is 119th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.